English Slang
Slang is basically words that are used in an informal way. The short list below is an sample of just some of the slang words we use here in the UK
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aggro
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short for aggravation but can also mean a great deal of trouble: “I decided not to do it because it was going to be too much aggro.” |
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beat |
extremely tired: “Do you fancy going out tonight?” No I’m really beat.” |
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bent |
dishonest, not lawful or legal: “So you didn’t buy one of those watches then.” “No, they were way too cheap so I think they must have been bent.” |
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box |
another word for television: “I wonder if there is anything good on the box tonight?” |
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brolly |
another word for umbrella: “It’s raining outside so don’t forget your brolly.” |
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cash |
cash refers to what some people would call real money as apposed to a cheque, debit or credit card. “I hope you have some cash with you as I didn’t have time to go to the bank.” |
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cheerio |
another word for goodbye. “Ok, I will see you tomorrow, cheerio.” |
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cool |
very good, in fashion: “I like your new Sunglasses they are really cool.” |
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fancy |
a liking for someone or something: “I really fancy going out to eat tonight.” |
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geek |
somebody with an unusual personality: “Yes John’s ok but he’s a bit of a computer geek.” |
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gonna |
going to: “I’m gonna buy a new car.” |
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grubby |
dirty: “It looks like you’ve been playing in the mud again, you are all grubby.” |
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jammy |
lucky: “What you have won again, you’re so jammy.” |
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jerk |
unpleasant and stupid person: “He’s a real jerk.” |
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loo
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toilet: “I won’t be a minute I just need to use the loo.” |
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